Following is a list of measures offered and the corresponding incentive rate on a per unit basis. Please refer to the terms and conditions for specific requirements of each measure.
| Measure | Incentive Rate |
| Advanced Evaporative Coolers | $123.00/ton |
| Package Terminal Air Conditioners and Package Heat Pumps | $100.00/unit |
| Reflective Window Film | $1.35/square ft. |
| Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) for HVAC Fans with Motor <= 100HP | |
| HVAC Fans VFD (Gas Furnace Fans Are Excluded) | $100.00/hp |
| Cooling Tower Fans VFD | $50.00/hp |
| Variable Speed Motor Air Handler System | $50.00/unit |
Advanced Evaporative Coolers
Must replace an existing, vapor‑compression air conditioning system, or the existing compressor must be made inoperative. Must not have "constant bleed" option. Tonnage on application form is based on the capacity of the package unit that is being replaced. For evaporative coolers, one equivalent ton of cooling is defined as 1300 cfm of 0.1" Static Pressure. The invoice should contain information describing what is being replaced.
An advanced evaporative cooler (AEC) must have a rigid, manufactured evaporative media with a rated saturation effectiveness of 0.85 or better (a natural fiber pad is not allowed ‑the rigid media is generally 12" thick), and be equipped with water quality management system that provides positive removal of sump water on a regular interval (a bleed system is not allowed).
Package Terminal Air Conditioners and Package Heat Pumps
Package terminal air conditioners (PTAC)and Package terminal heat pumps (PTHP) are through‑the‑wall, self contained units and are 2 tons (24,000 Btu/hr) or less. Eligible units must meet the applicable minimum energy efficiency ration (EER) as stated below.
| Unit Capacity | Minimum EER |
| <= 7,000 Btu/hr | 11.29 |
| >7,000 & <= 24,000 Btu/hr | 10.27 |
Reflective Window Film
Film must have a minimum five‑year manufacturer's warranty. Incentives are not available for windows with northern exposure. Space must be cooled by vapor‑compression air conditioner (evaporative‑cooled space not eligible).
Film must have either a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) ≤ 0.39 and be applied to clear, single‑pane glass, or film can have an SHGC ≤ 0.47 and visible transmittance solar heat gain coefficient (VT/SHGC) ratio > 1.3. Specification must be documented on the invoice, as well as square footage installed. To convert shading coefficient (SC) to SHGC, use the following equation:
SHGC = SC x .87
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for HVAC fans
VFD incentives are for fan applications on HVAC distribution systems and HVAC cooling towers. Gas furnace fans are excluded. The maximum fan size is 100 hp. The installation of a VFD on a HVAC fan is eligible for a incentive only if throttling devices, such as inlet vanes, bypass dampers and throttling valves, are removed or permanently disabled. A 3% impedance choke is recommended.
| Product Description | Incentive / Unit Measure |
| HVAC Fans VFD (Gas Furnace Fans Are Excluded) | $100.00/HP |
| Cooling Tower Fans VFD | $50.00/HP |
Variable Speed Motor (VSM) Air Handler System
Must have this VSM installed with a NEW air conditioner or heat pump. Motors must be 10 hp or less to be eligible for incentive. Purchase and install a VSM or other advanced technology motor specification for efficient air handlers installed with any air conditioning or heat pump, split or package air handler system. A VSM cannot be installed on Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) for HVAC fans. VFDs are ineligible for an incentive under this product.
Call SMUD Commercial Services at 1-877-622-SMUD (7683) for eligibility verification and/or additional information.